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Definition of via

via

/ˈvaɪ.ə/
vi · a
Plural:vias
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Adjective:vial
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• preposition

1

Traveling through a place on the way to a destination; by way of.

Example

"We flew from New York to Tokyo via San Francisco."

2

By means of a particular person, system, or medium.

Example

"She sent the signed contract to the client via email."

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• noun

1

A small conductive pathway that connects different layers of a printed circuit board or integrated circuit.

Example

"The engineer added several copper vias to route the electrical signal to the bottom layer of the circuit board."

2

A road, way, or highway, especially in ancient Rome.

Example

"Tourists still walk along the ancient stone via that once connected Rome to its southern ports."

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• Nearby Words

vexed
vexing
vexingly
via
viability
viable
viably

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from the ablative singular form of Latin via, meaning 'by way of' or 'along the road.'

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Via. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/via
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